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Newspaper

Batesville Tribune

Location

Batesville, Indiana, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1918

Page

2

Sunman Notes on Residents and Community Events

Greensburg resident Charles W. Huey visited friends here. Roy Osting, son of William Osting, has reached France. Ruth Ahrends called at Batesville. Edward Bruns of Indianapolis stayed with relatives. Fern Ferris of Richmond visited. Frank Negangard and wife did business in Cincinnati. Elmer Byrne and wife of Cincinnati and Laura Sunman of Indianapolis visited R. A. Behlmer and wife. Schools closed Friday. Principal Irvan Blackmore to Terre Haute for State Normal. Lieut. Winifred Taylor of Camp Taylor visited. K of P district meeting well attended. Memorial for Kenneth Diver at C A church. Rainy weather with four inches of rain by afternoon.

Charles W. Huey Greensburg Roy Osting Wm. Osting France Ruth Ahrends Batesville Edward Bruns Indianapolis Fern Ferris Richmond Frank Negangard Cincinnati Elmer Byrne R. A. Behlmer Irvan Blackmore Terre Haute State Normal Winifred Taylor Camp Taylor K. of P Kenneth Diver C. A

Sunman Social Notes and Local Visits

SHARPS CORNER George Osborn was a business caller at Sunman Thursday. Otto Pohlar of Cincinnati visited home folks several days last week. Adam Huber Jr. was a caller at Sunman Tuesday. Katheryn Baas of Batesville is visiting home folks here. Ed Wirtz of Camp Taylor and siblings from Haymond were guests of Lewis Wittkamper family. August Richter and son Gussie were business callers at Sunman one day last week. Dick Lightner of Batesville was in our midst Wednesday. Mrs Adam Baas and daughter Katheryn called on L Drake Wednesday afternoon. August Richter and wife transacted business at Batesville Saturday. Henry Kroenke returned home from Cincinnati Tuesday. Adam Huber Jr. is the owner of a new Overland.

George Osborn Sunman Otto Pohlar Cincinnati Adam Huber Jr Katheryn Baas Batesville Ed Wirtz Camp Taylor Haymond Lewis Wittkamper August Richter Gussie Dick Lightner Adam Baas Katheryn L. Drake Henry Kroenke Overland

Sunman Community Notes Include Visits and Church Attendance

Weisburg Henry Sweitzer of Manchester attended Sunman last Friday night. Henry Bellman and son John joined a funeral at Milan. Emmett Kuhne of Hogan made a call to Fr Bielby. John Biddle was busy planting. Mrs Maggie Zimmer and daughter Marie visited Sunman. The Sunman graduates will hold exercises Monday evening in May.

Will Windhorst Weis-borg Sunman Henry Bellmanavife John Mollie Schwier Steinmetz Milan Greendale Cem Lawrenceburg Mas Stutz and Ister Weis- Lure Emmett Kuhne Hogan Fr. Bielby Br Ed Kneer Richard Robles John Biddle Maggie Zimmer Marie Sanman George Reddert HN Bros Weisburg Frank Galbraith Andrew Sneider George Tangman Oof Crove

Funeral and social notes from Pipe Creek area

Several residents attended Mr. Dennis funeral in Penntown on Friday morning. Jacob and Lizzie Abplanalp visited Edwin Abegglen and wife near Spades on Thursday. Herman Grothaus sold a heavy mare at a recent sale. Jacob Berg sold his stone crusher outfit to a Dayton Ohio party who left for that city with it the previous week. Jacob Abplanalp was at St Marys Tuesday morning. R A Stout of Brookville toured the area last week. Some farmers began planting corn. Louis Zimmer of Clover Leaf Branch called on the scribe Tuesday. Jacob Abplanalp visited his brother Chas Saturday afternoon.

Brookville Louis Zimmer Clover Leaf Branch Jacob Abplanalp Chas

Death of Henry Kokenge at 22 in Deweytown

Friends mourn the untimely death of Henry Kokenge aged 22 A funeral was held at St Marys of the Rock church Those attending from near and far included John Wirtz Benton Co Ka Wirtz Hyde Park and several Bruns and Wittkamper family members from Cincinnati Morris and Sharp s Corner The obituary notes his parents John and wife remain with a sister a brother and two step brothers due to the loss

Henry Kokenge John Kokenge St. Mary’s St. Mary’s of the Rock Church John Wirtz Benton Co Ka Wirtz Camp ‘Taylor H. Kokenge Hyde Park Thresia Margaret, Lorenz Stella Bruns Cincinnati Herman Grunkemeyer and Morris Louis Henry Wittkamper Chester Schomber Sharp's Corner

Be Amiable and Cheerful Through Digestive Health

The excerpt promotes Chamberlain's Tablets to ease constipation and improve appetite and digestion. It urges readers to take the tablets to feel happier and more amiable as they resolve bowel issues.

Dance at Batesville Fair Grounds draws Eure ka Band

Attend the big dance by the Eure ka Band at the Batesville Fair Grounds Saturday evening May 18. Various local residents and guests are noted visiting neighbors and hosting gatherings through the week. Families shared visits and Sunday dinners at multiple homes, with births and social calls reported across the community.

Local Social Notes Include Visits and Greetings

Clinton area social list reports McKinney and wife callers in Milan and Sunman family visits. Carrie Lamm of this place wed Mr Metal of Cincinnati and is visiting with her mother Anna Haessig while Christ Robinson receives letters from France. Other greetings and church attendance noted.

Louisa Robinson Wilma Lumim Christ Robinson Sunman Saturda Chas Merkley Versailles Grace McKinney Anna Ebery Carrie Lamm Metal Cincinnati Anna Haessig Wil France Wm. Robinson

Died in May at New Bennington Square

George Wagner died Wednesday May 9 of pneumonia and was buried Saturday morning. Born in Germany 87 years ago he came to the United States at age seven and served two Civil War terms as a volunteer. His wife, who was aged, died Monday of the same disease. They were in the care of Dr. Gibson of Batesville. Mrs Ernest Norwold spent several days last week with her mother at Batesville. There was no Sunday school Sunday due to bad weather. Logan Alexander and son Martin visited New Point. Bert Hart, Logan Alexander, and Edgar Davis motored to New Point. Edgar’s jitney was used on Wednesday evening. Patronize our Act Columns It pays.

Eureka Batesville Fair Grounds Emma Clara Arthur Huneke Flora Wm. Johnson Hy. Bohnert Holden Schwier Conner Hutson Spades C. Vankirk Near Napoleon Clarence Hutson Les. James Johnson's Dan Engel Alice Ella Schwier Louis Jobst Neat Laughery Bridge Quirin Vanderheide Batesville Roy Bultman G. W. Bultman Miss Fairy Cook Newpoint Kate Colson David Bohnert Lee Dorrel Everett Kenneth Wilson Ts. K. James Susan Johnson Harry Bultman Grandma Schwier Geo, Bultman Emma Malone North Vernon Mars Perry Gibbs Joe Boehm Geo. Bultman Virgil Wilson Les James Zerl Dorrel Mildred Bultman Clara Huncke Lafayette Indianapolis Sherman Hutson Lookout Store Oscar Engel Rosa Strobe Iola Michel Mildred Norma Heinlein Selector Thackery Mere Ellen Castor New Pennington George Wagner Mr. Wagner Germany Gibson Ernest Norwold

Local Social Notes and Whooping Cough Remedy Recap

Mr and Mrs Herman Harlemert spent Sunday with Herman Menke and family. The Childs Welfare Committee examined children at Ferather School on May 9. Fred Wittenberg Jr bought a fine driving horse. Lawrence Kestler hosted Irvin Wonning and Will Kart on May 9. James Rimstidt visited Versailles. Mrs Albert Follmer visited Rev Horne. Local boys fished and reported good catches mostly suckers. Mrs J B Roberts says Chamberlains Cough Remedy eased her sons whooping cough and helps colds and croup.

Herman Harlemert Herman Menke Oscar Oliger Elmer Kestler Clarence Brebberman Ferather School Fred Wittenberg, Jr Lawrence Kestler Irvin Wonning Ballstown Will Kart U.S. Navy James Rimstidt Versailles Albert Follmer Horne

Local social notes from Greensburg and nearby towns

Mrs Curtis Walker shopped in Greensburg Friday. Mrs Chas Nagel Monroe Williams and daughter June Eileen visit Indianapolis week with Mr and Mrs J Parmer near New Pennington. Clyde Parmer entertained young people Thursday. Miss KE McDermott attended RLOS play in Batesville Friday. Green attended K P meeting in Sunman Saturday. John Venter and children from with Mr Batesville visited W McWilliam. Norma Thackery spent weekend with friends in Batesville. Mrs PL Ennebrook business trip to Indianapolis last week. Mrs A G Brown and daughter Atel shopped in Greensburg Saturday. Robert Mebkee and family visiting relatives in St Paul. Jan Kaert of Indianapolis guest of mother Mars Kaert Sunday. Farewell party for Charles Tucker Saturday as he departs for U S. Crowell family of Batesville spent Sunday with relatives there.

Eureka Latesville Fair Grounds Curtis Walker Greensburg Chas. Nagel Monroe Williams June Eileen Indianapolis J. Parmer New Pennington Clyde Parmer KE. McDermott RL Oh. S Batesville Robert Mebkee St. Paul Jnc. Kaert Mars. Je. Kaert Charles ‘Tucker U. S Osgen Tl Mer Crowell

Local riders roam near New Pennnington on Saturday

Bert Hart and Norma Thackery rode around the vicinity of New Pennnington Saturday evening while Albert Weimer walked home after his horse bolted. Percy Williams and Loren Hart also took a stroll to Datesville, with intentions unknown.

Bert Hart Norma Thackery New Pennnington Albert Weimer New Point Square Percy Williams Loren Hart Datesville

Proper Food For Weak Stomachs

Proper diet varies by age and occupation and those with weak stomachs should eat slowly and chew thoroughly. Constipation or dullness after meals calls for Chamberlain's Tablets to strengthen the stomach and aid bowel movements.

Pleasant Park Social and Health Notes from Batesville Area

Mrs William Dieckman visited Batesville area several days last week. Joseph Pfeiffer sought rheumatism treatment at Dillsboro sanatorium Tuesday. Mrs Peety called on Mrs Ahring Tuesday afternoon. Ladies society dinner at Cross Roads Thursday. Herman Dieckman and family visited John Wisman Thursday evening. Herman Roxse and family from the Pocket visited John Sarvinghaus Sunday. Reader notes Ballstown news returns. Sanol advertised for kidney and bladder troubles with relief promised in 24 hours, 50c and 1.00 a bottle.

Eureka Batesville Fair Grounds Wiliam Dieckman Batesville Joseph Pfeiffer Dillsboro Peety Ahring Ladies’ Society Cross Roads Herman Dieckman John Wisman Herman Roxse John Sarvinghaus Ballstown Sanol

Also Mentioned on This Page

Henry Sweitzer Manchester Tucson Pipe Creek Deweytown Game Center Clinton New Bennington Square Logan Alexander Martin New Point Edgar Davis Edgar Fink’s Chamberlain J. B. Roberts East St. Louis Tribune Office Optometrist M. Boerstler USA A. C. Foerster & CO Pleasant Park Albert H Gommel Batesville,Ind Napoleon Exchange Sunman Garage Sunman, Indiana Sharples The Meyer Hardware Co RELEO Nobby Clothing Company West George Street
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